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German legend meets Aussie iconPorsche RS Spyder to perform demonstration laps at Bathurst 1000
Once a dominant force on international race tracks, the iconic
The 2006 American Le Mans Series LMP2-winning
Best known for its success in the American Le Mans Series against its more powerful LMP1 rivals, the development of the 480 hp (353 kW) RS Spyder prototype was the first new project built by
The #6
The #6 RS Spyder competed in 11 races over the 2005 and 2006 American Le Mans Series, in which time it claimed four LMP2 race victories and never finished outside the top three position in its class.
Tasked with driving the
“This is an amazing opportunity: to drive the RS Spyder around Bathurst - one of the world’s best tracks,” said Bleekemolen.
“The RS Spyder is without doubt one of the greatest race cars I have ever driven – and many of its past drivers would say the same. With this in mind, driving the RS Spyder around Mount Panorama will indeed be a surreal experience.
“Having raced at Bathurst earlier this year in the Bathurst 12 Hour, I can truly say that it’s one of my favourite race tracks; it’s unlike any other circuit I’ve driven. I’d suggest that I’ll be the envy of many race drivers around the world that weekend.”
The
The famed prototype is part of
The #6
17/9/2012